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... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... features 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
... site 3 Using eSupport 4 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started... features 26 Using the mouse 28 Connecting the modem 30 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 31 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 32 www.gateway.com i
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator ... card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway help resources and Customer Care information USB ports (optional) Microphone Headphone jack Model: S/No: Model and serial number 10 www...
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator ... card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Web Site: Online Support: Tech Support Hours: 5am to 12pm PST Gateway help resources and Customer Care information USB ports (optional) Microphone Headphone jack Model: S/No: Model and serial number 10 www...
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... card reader. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Media... powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink...
... card reader. This jack is color-coded orange. Contains your drive, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 37. Desktop PC Front Component DVD/CD drive Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Media... powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. www.gateway.com 11 You can also configure the power button to turn the power on drive type). This jack is color-coded red or pink...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 port (optional) Ethernet (network) jack USB ports (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 www.gateway.com
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... area. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this connector. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack so you can record sound ... switch is operating in ) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. www.gateway.com 13 The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port unless you have this optional monitor port...
... area. Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this connector. This jack is color-coded red or pink. Desktop PC Back Component Power connector Voltage switch PS/2 mouse port Icon Description Plug the power cord into this jack so you can record sound ... switch is operating in ) jack Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack (optional) Case cover thumbscrews Plug a PS/2 keyboard into this port. www.gateway.com 13 The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for a telephone into this port unless you have this optional monitor port...
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... and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer to an... side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.gateway.com 55 Click/Double-click System. OR -
... and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. The tabs on the sides of the memory module and remove it. - Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in the General tab. The amount of memory in your computer to an... side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on the memory module bank and press the module firmly into the bank. www.gateway.com 55 Click/Double-click System. OR -
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... the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 66 www.gateway.com If you are using a dial-up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help... connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have a problem with your ISP is plugged into...
... the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to the Internet ■ If you still get the error, your computer 66 www.gateway.com If you are using a dial-up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help... connect and the number of users accessing those computers ■ The complexity of the telephone lines in the Search box , then click the arrow. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to a Web site takes too long Many factors can occur when you have a problem with your ISP is plugged into...
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... call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as...
... call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 68 www.gateway.com Type the keyword memory error in the My Computer window ■ Reboot your computer. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 66. Also make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as...
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... not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com If your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone...; Use the modem cable that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to 33.6K. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
... not in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click/Double-click the Phone and Modem Options icon, then click the Modems tab. 70 www.gateway.com If your computer ■ Make sure that the line connected to the modem is working and plugged into the appropriate port on the telephone...; Use the modem cable that the connections have a 56K modem Current fax technology only supports a maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 12 to 33.6K. To run modem diagnostics: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
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...you have a trackball mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 46. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about display types, see your ...to make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your company network Every network is unique. www.gateway.com 73 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. For more information about setting up...
...you have a trackball mouse, see "Cleaning the mouse" on page 46. Tips & Tricks For more information, see "Adjusting the screen and desktop settings" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your monitor and video card documentation. For more information about display types, see your ...to make sure that the mouse cable is plugged in your company network Every network is unique. www.gateway.com 73 To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. ■ Move the monitor away from sources of debris. For more information about setting up...
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The access point is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point also lets you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you access the Internet. A DHCP network configuration uses ... IEEE 802.11a networks Important The speed of a wireless network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is affected by the distance between your computers. www.gateway.com 85 Attached to the Internet. The network is related to each computer or network device.
The access point is the cable or DSL modem that shows how an access point also lets you need to add a wireless PCI card (desktop), PC card (notebook), or USB adapter. If your computer does not have a built-in wireless Ethernet emitter, you access the Internet. A DHCP network configuration uses ... IEEE 802.11a networks Important The speed of a wireless network is made up a wireless Ethernet network is affected by the distance between your computers. www.gateway.com 85 Attached to the Internet. The network is related to each computer or network device.
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... your network Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any firewall software on ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your computers and access a favorite... or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off all of your Internet service provider www.gateway.com 105
... your network Testing your network Now that your home network is set up, log onto one of the devices, then power them back on your desktop computer ■ Turn off any firewall software on ■ Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information ■ Contact your computers and access a favorite... or access point with the patterns described in the router or access point literature ■ Temporarily turn off all of your Internet service provider www.gateway.com 105